Originally Posted by Fleming_Ave
Most wiseguys seem like selfish pricks. Why does it surprise anyone that they would betray their friends' trust?


Very true! And as history, underworld history, has proven to us time and again. NOBODY is above suspicion! NOBODY! And when it comes out in the wash, just as it did for Inendino, that he was, in fact, a rat, who could really be surprised at this info?

Certainly no-one who is a mature adult, is open minded, and really understands the lay of the underworld landscape. Only "fanboys" who are so swept up in the mystique of the mob, and are so butt-hurt, that their "hero's" reputation has been besmirched, would even dare to say a peep.

The Bonanno Family's boss Joe Massino, underboss Sal Vitale, consigliere Lou Tartaglione, capos Frank Lino, Richie Cantarella, Frank Coppa, etc., etc., etc......Colombo Family consigliere Carmine Sessa, capo Greg Scarpa, soldier Michael Franzese, etc., etc., etc.......Lucchese underboss Anthony Casso, acting bosses Al D'Arco, Joe Defede, capos Tumac Accetturo, etc., etc., etc.........

Need I go on???

Nearly every single mob family in the United States, and Italy too, have given birth to their fair share of rats! (Chicago included). So why is ANYONE on this board surprised that Jimmy Inendino was also a major rat!...One for 50 years I might add.